Zimbabwe Rugby x Framesports: Historic World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe Rugby have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 34 years. When the final whistle blew in Antananarivo and the Sables realised they had secured their spot at the Rugby World Cup 2027, the emotion was unforgettable. For all of us at Framesports, it was a privilege to play a supporting role.
This moment isn’t just about qualification - it’s about momentum. Zimbabwe has now climbed to an all-time high of 24th in the world rankings, and there’s still massive room to grow. For years, the country has seen some of its top talent head elsewhere. Names like Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira and David Pocock are Zimbabwe-born players who made their international mark for South Africa and Australia, respectively. But with the right systems and support, Zimbabwe's ceiling only gets higher.
A Partnership Built on Trust and Speed
Zimbabwe reached out ahead of a cluster of decisive Rugby Africa Cup fixtures. The brief was simple: We don’t have the manpower or budget of other teams. How can we be smarter and more effective? That was music to our ears.
We responded by giving them full access to all FrameSports tools for opposition analysis. By merging hundreds of data points, we surfaced actionable insights the team could use right away. No information overload. We do the heavy lifting and you focus on what really matters.
What the Sables Say
“Having recently qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we needed world-class analysis support in the lead-up to the Rugby Africa Cup and FrameSports has exceeded our expectations. The platform delivers detailed analysis with phenomenal turnaround times. The data is presented in an intuitive format that’s easy for our entire coaching staff to digest and implement.
Lachlan and his team are genuine partners who actively seek feedback to continuously improve the platform based on team needs. The quality is absolutely world-class, and we’re confident Framesports will be crucial as we build toward the Rugby World Cup.
We wholeheartedly recommend their system to any team serious about gaining a competitive edge.” Takunda Chifokoyo, Zimbabwe Sables
A Historic Milestone - and Only the Beginning
Qualifying ends the nation’s three-decade wait, but the real work starts now. As we continue improving our predictive models, coach recommendations, and player development tools, the future looks bright.
Ready to Raise Your Ceiling?
If your programme is chasing its own breakthrough moment, let’s talk. World Cups are won long before the team bus rolls into the stadium. See you in Australia in 2027.
